Wichita State University - Bioengineering - Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

INSTITUTION: Wichita State University
DEPARTMENT: Bioengineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
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The Wichita State University College of Engineering seeks candidates for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, starting August 2011.

This position will support the recent strategic expansion of the Bioengineering undergraduate program within the College of Engineering. Candidates with expertise, teaching and research interests in the area of biomaterials, preferably with application toward tissue engineering, biosensors, biomedical devices, or use of nanotechnologies are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate bioengineering-related courses, advise and supervise graduate student research (including PhD level), publish scholarly works, and establish an independent, externally funded research program that can complement our current research strengths in biosensors and biomedical devices, as well as strengthen existing collaborations with the Center of Innovation for Biomaterials in Orthopedic Research and Wichita State University’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Candidates with industrial experience and ability to leverage industrial collaborations, including the local and regional materials and composites industry are highly desirable. Candidates must have a doctoral degree related to biomedical engineering or bioengineering, background to teach and establish a research focus in biomaterials, effective oral and written communication skills, a record of scholarly activity, and the potential to secure external funding. Preferred qualifications include prior university-level teaching experience, familiarity or experience with industry, preferably in bioengineering or biomedical engineering, research and scholarly activity in biomaterials, synergistic to the areas of tissue engineering, biomedical devices, biosensors or nanotechnology, and demonstration of ability to secure external funding.

Candidates must go online at http://jobs.wichita.edu to apply for the position. The application package must include an application letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, teaching and research philosophies, and names and contact information of three professional references. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Jorgensen, michael.jorgensen@wichita.edu. To receive full consideration applications should be received by March 15, 2011. Applications received beyond this date will be evaluated as required until the position is filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy. Wichita State University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.